Madrigal Workshop with the Fieri Consort on Saturday 3rd May
Workshop: 10am Stuart Centre, Sherborne Girls
Concert: 2pm Sherborne Abbey
You are invited to join the Fieri Consort for a merry morning of madrigal singing! We will explore selections from The Triumphs of Oriana, a collection of English madrigals dedicated to Elizabeth I. Working in small groups, we will focus on communication and musicality to bring these pieces to life.
Schedule*:
09:45 – 10:00 Registration at the Stuart Centre
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1
11:00 – 11:15 Break (we will provide drinks and light refreshments)
11:15 – 12:15 Session 2
12:15 – 12:30 Transfer to Sherborne Abbey
12:30 – 13:00 Independent lunch
13:00 – 13:30 Rehearsal in the Abbey (approximate times)
14:00 – 15:00 Performance (approximate ending time)
* Subject to revision
Participants:
The workshop is open to all ages, but is best suited to those over 14, so while younger singers are welcome, they might find it more challenging. Participants must be able to read music.
Fee: The workshop fee of £10 includes admission to the concert.
Concert: Concert tickets are £10 and include one adult and up to 2 children.
Information: Closer to the event all participants will receive additional information, including directions to the venues and a final schedule.
Questions: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jan Eimstad at jeimstad@online.no